The Portland daily press., 1887-01-20
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
TnE sYMrnoNY coNorRr.

LIE c1MfHONf CONCERT.
The usual large and brilliant audience.
that always assemblies at City Hall when a
concert is announced by the Boston SYM
phony Orchestra, was present last evening.
Delightful as the others have been, this con-
cert in many respects was the best we have
yet had from this well trained body of mu-
siclans. The members seemed to feel each
other more readily. the violins and wood
wind to blend more perfectly, the brasses to
give better information, and the whole force
to yield more spontaneously and gracefully
to the baton of Herr Gericke. There were
but four numbers in which the orchestra
appeared: the Carnival Romain' overture
Beriioy, the udogio and finale to Beeth-
ovens fourth symphony, the "Inyitation to
the Dance" of Won Weber, and LISTS
Hungarian Rhapsody No. l."
Inc carnival Roman" overture, taken
from the second act Of Berloz's opera of
'Benecenuto Ceilini, is, as might be sup
posed from its title, a dashy, snowy compost.
ton, full Of theatrical effects, and vet mu-
slcaly written. with all the skill of a
MASTER, The. delicious Invitation to the
Dance" so full of melody, so delicately
shaded, has been heard here several times
before, and is always welcome. The Beeth-
oven dddgiO is noted for its subdued pathos
which holds the nearer captive, and the
LIST Rhapsody is one Of that series of bril-
liant COMPOSITIONS that List has given to
the public full of the bizarre effects that are
feature OF Hungarian music.
Inc otner three numbers consisted of the
aria with recitatipe, Rolling and Roaming
Blllows,"', from the Creation, and Schu.
MAINS mar Two Grenadiers," sung by NJ. W.
Whitney, and a solo for the French horn by
Herr Xavier Reiter. The rendering of the
recltative and aria, from the oratorio, by Mr.
whitney, was lesson to all male yocalists.
bis method and style, his distinctness of
enuneiation,. his bUldness of attack, his
grandeur Of delivery, were delight to the
ear. lie didn't take note just below the
one he intended to take and then slide UP to
the desired one. In his 1.-TWO Grenadiers''
his Marsellaise was full of fire and action.
he was enthusiastically recalled and gave
Sulllvan's Lost Chord" with which Annie
Cary used to delight Portland audiences
with soul felt feeling and expression,
Herr Reiter is one of those odd looking
musicians who always call for a second
glance when met on the street. He is per
fect master Of the horn. The nearest ap-
proacn 70 nm we have had was Beige,
VINO surprised everybody with his delightful
playing in the chamber concerts at CONGRESS-
han. lie possesses delicious tone, great
purity OF information, and thorough com
mand over this difficult instrument.
The next entertainment in the Stockbridge
course will be given January 26th by w. III.
II. Murray, in, place Of Bill Nye, Who will
read his legend of the Adirondacks.
PAPA PERRICHON.
Notwithstanding the demand for seats for
the performance of Papa Perrichon' at
Portland Theatre tonight by the amateurs
seats can still be secured at the box office.
While the plot of the play will be the same
as when 1t was produced by the Harvard
students, the translation by Miss Talbot pre-
Harvard version. 1t is hoped the Hospital
will receive substantial benefit from the re-
ceipts.
THE FIRST UNIvERSALIST.
The supper and entertainment given by
the First Universalist Society Tuesday even
ing was largely attended, and no doubt was
very enjoyable to all present. The singing
by Miss Greedy and Miss Pitts. with readings
by MIR. Sweet and piano selection by two
young ladies, were highly appreciated. Miss
Lucie Pitts a resident of the South. for
some months engaged In vocal studies in
Boston, and visiting friends in this city.
kindly consented to assist and rendered
Clay's "She Wandered down the Mountain
Side" and Luther's "In Nights Still Calm
in a most acceptable manner She has n
voice strong, smooth and flexible, under ex-
cellept control, with very pleasing personal
appearance.
NOTES.
The Stetson Opera Company will be at
City Hall February 3D.. 4th and 9th, and will
give Princess Ida Thursday evening and
Saturday matinee, Patience Friday evening.
and NfiEada SATURDAY. avapipn -c'